[rpierce]

In case anyone didn't read the article and wonders what the first two sentences have to do with anything... The compost writer is attempting to conflate Thomas Jefferson extending common courtesy to the Tunisian envoy as somehow establishing a 200+ year tradition of U.S. Presidents recognizing Ramadan. In fact it started in 1996 with a reception hosted by, guess who, Hillary Clinton as first lady.

For the first time in nearly two decades, Ramadan has come and gone without the White House recognizing it with an iftar or Eid celebration, as had taken place each year under the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations.

As far as I can tell this sort of action is precisely why Donald Trump was elected President. Suits me fine. On to the next win.

[Rufus Shinra]

Correct, this Ramadan hosting started under Bill Clinton, which is yet another reason to end it. Trump is making the White House peaceful, and great, again!